1987 Lancia Delta vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 182 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 788 kg more than 1987 Lancia Delta.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lancia Delta. (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lancia Delta | 2005 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Delta | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1267 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
